Occupational Therapy category: 321 books
by Nicholas F Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2010
This book is a practical resource for physiotherapists and occupational therapists who support people with cerebral palsy, helping them to solve the problems with movement and other impairments that so often accompany cerebral palsy, so that they can be more active and better able to participate in...
by Diane Gibson
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2013
This pertinent book assists occupational therapists and other health care providers in developing up-to-date psychogeriatric programs and understanding details of treating the cognitively impaired elderly. There exists a significant demand for occupational therapy in psychogeriatrics now. As the elderly...
by Sue Wilson, Claire Durant, Chris Alford
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2015
The first book written specifically on clinical applications of sleep and sleep disorder theory for occupational therapists, this book bridges the research to practice gap. Contributors share their expertise, exploring topics such as the relationship between mental health and sleep; how sleep is affected...
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Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2011
The Meaning of Everyday Occupation, Second Edition is a text designed to bring the reader closer to the world of occupation. This new edition probes more deeply into the meanings of everyday occupation and offers opportunities to the reader for personal reflection about day-to-day occupational patterns....
Principles of Assessment and Outcome Measurement for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
Theory, Skills and Application
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2013
This textbook on assessment and outcome measurement is written for both occupational therapy and physiotherapy students and qualified therapists. It begins by defining what is meant by assessment, outcome, evaluation and measurement and discussing the complexity of therapy assessment and measurement,...
by Gail Dadio, Jerilyn Nolan
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: January 18, 2018
Clinical Pathways, an exciting first edition, helps students learn how to proficiently conduct range of motion (ROM) and manual muscle (MMT) assessment for the main joint structures of the body. Focusing heavily on clinical application, the text also provides a novel, OT-focused “Clinical Pathways...
Fundamentals of Hand Therapy - E-Book
Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Guidelines for Common Diagnoses of the Upper Extremity
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2014
Perfect for hand therapy specialists, hand therapy students, and any other professional who encounters clients with upper extremity issues, Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 2nd Edition contains everything you need to make sound therapy decisions. Coverage includes hand anatomy, the evaluation process,...
The Essential Guide for Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists
Transition to Practice
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2018
Starting out in practice can be difficult and confusing. This guide for newly qualified occupational therapists provides an authoritative overview of what to expect in your role and work settings, and is full of practical guidance on how to make a good start to a successful practice.
With chapters...
by Diane Gibson
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 11, 2014
This volume discusses and reviews the current knowledge in the concept and management of activity groups designed for borderline patients, who are defines as those with “self-destructive and maladaptive interpersonal relations.”
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Handbook - E-Book
A Guide to Diagnoses and Evidence-Based Interventions
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2008
Combining essential assessment guidance with the latest evidence-based intervention strategies, this compact reference helps you quickly locate the information you need to evaluate and manage pediatric disorders. Access diagnosis-specific information on epidemiology, precautions, and more, as well...
Developing Clinical Competence
A Workbook for the OTA
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2014
Developing Clinical Competence: A Workbook for the OTA helps occupational therapy assistant (OTA) students and novice practitioners develop the “practical” problem-solving and “real-life” skills essential for fieldwork and clinical practice. This user-friendly text helps the reader apply occupational...
Recovery and Wellness
Models of Hope and Empowerment for People with Mental Illness
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Learn to harness the process of recovery from mental illness for use in the transformative healing of your OT clients!
This informative book for occupational therapists describes the Recovery Model from theoretical and experiential perspectives, and shows how to use it most effectively. It...
Music and the Social Model
An Occupational Therapist's Approach to Music with People Labelled as Having Learning Disabilities
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2013
Music has always been an essential part of what it is to be human and yet not everyone has access to the music-based opportunities others take for granted. Motivated by the belief that individuals are disabled by society rather than any impairment they might have, Jane Williams sets out to show how...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2011
Occupation Analysis in Practice is the essential book for all future and current occupational therapists. It offers a practical approach to the analysis of occupations in real world practice.
The book frames occupation as the key component for analysis and builds upon previous work limited...